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Role Description

The Senior Manager for Accounting Operations is responsible for overseeing the monthly close process and all aspects of Label general ledger accounting for WMG. They will liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX requirements as well as managing and developing a team of Accountants.

• General Accounting – responsible for general ledger accounting, including monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, eliminations
• Participations / P&D Contract Administration – responsible for month end accounting accruals and reconciliations
• Royalty Finance – responsible for analyzing royalty expense, accounting for advances, balance sheet account reconciliations, and other ad hoc analysis

Here you’ll get to:

• Manage the monthly close process including analysis, general ledger entries preparation and review, and reconciliation preparation and review
• Support recorded music label and/or publishing finance by answering questions and performing ad hoc requests
• Work with team to complete submission to corporate and review of related schedules submitted to Corporate and Labels in conjunction with the monthly/quarterly financials
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, and ensure compliance with SOX requirements including ownership of controls, drafting and updating process narratives, and maintenance of requirement documentation
• Maintain strong relationships with finance personnel of domestic as well as international affiliates/business units, internal/external auditors, 3rd party vendors, as well as other divisions within WMG
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and special projects as required
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Assistant Managers, Senior Accountants and Staff
• Opportunity to manage the integration of acquisitions into the monthly close process
• Identify business areas needing process improvement and execute efficiencies in those areas

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines
• Strong analytical skills in reviewing accounting transactions
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent Excel/Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with Label Finance, Corporate Finance, and other internal/external parties
• Knowledge of SAP, Hyperion/HFM, and SharePoint database a plus

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance required
• 7+ years of experience in accounting or financial audit, preferably with Big 4 and private industry
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Solid project management skills, from initial idea through execution
• CPA certification (active or inactive)
• Large, multinational company experience
• Financial shared service and/or outsourcing experience
• Driver of “change”, and thinks creatively and strategically
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and ability to research, interpret, and apply technical accounting guidance
• Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and ability to scope, design, operate, and execute internal controls over financial reporting
• Proven track record of leading successful process improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Salary Range: $125,000 to $135,000 Annually
• Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs.
• The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.